Adult cellular rhabdomyoma of the heart: a report of 3 cases.
Journal Article (Journal Article)
We present 3 adults with cardiac rhabdomyomas, 2 in the atria and 1 in the right ventricle. One atrial tumor was discovered incidentally, and 1 resulted in supraventricular tachycardia. The ventricular lesion caused ventricular tachycardia. Compared with congenital rhabdomyomas, the tumors are relatively cellular, the cells are smaller, there are few spider cells, and there is evidence of cell proliferation. Two of the 3 tumors demonstrated spindling in contrast to adult rhabdomyomas of the head and neck. Although surgical excision was possible in all patients, long-term follow-up will be required to determine the true biologic behavior of these neoplasms.
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Duke Authors
Cited Authors
- Burke, AP; Gatto-Weis, C; Griego, JE; Ellington, KS; Virmani, R
Published Date
- November 2002
Published In
Volume / Issue
- 33 / 11
Start / End Page
- 1092 - 1097
PubMed ID
- 12454813
International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)
- 0046-8177
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
- 10.1053/hupa.2002.129418
Language
- eng
Conference Location
- United States